For over 28 years, my passion has been innovation at the intersection of education, curriculum, and technology. I began my career in academic publishing, first with Pearson and then later with Ascend Learning, where I helped catalyze organizational transformation by designing and developing new educational technologies and learning applications. More recently, I co-founded and served as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Acrobatiq, an adaptive learning start-up by Carnegie Mellon University, later acquired by the Ingram Content Group.

Today, I am Senior Program Officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. My work here focuses on developing and implementing high-quality, affordable, and equitable digital learning solutions proven to help students learn more effectively and efficiently. Our vision is to create a future where all students – especially Black, Latino, and low-income students – have an equitable opportunity to earn a degree or certificate that prepares them for a successful career and life.